Operations Manager

GET RECRUITED (UK) LTD; Crewe by Farndon; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Crewe is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a cross-functional team and drive operational excellence. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, leading LEAN initiatives, and ensuring efficient workflows with a modern ERP system. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000 plus benefits, including generous holiday allowance. Your leadership will be crucial in supporting the company's growth and operational transformation.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or engineering operations.
• Ability to lead teams effectively.
• Expertise in LEAN and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team across manufacturing, logistics, and procurement.
• Drive operational excellence and streamline processes.
• Ensure effective production scheduling and inventory management.

Skills

Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

LEAN continuous improvement

Budget management

Operations delivery

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Dynamics 365 BC

Navision

Job description

Crewe

Up To £80,000 + Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a well-established but rapidly growing international manufacturer, already a leader in its sector, and take full ownership of operational performance at a pivotal point in its growth journey.

The business is deep into a transformation programme, with a modern ERP system now embedded and a clear roadmap for scaling its production, logistics, and supply chain capabilities. As Operations Manager, you'll be the one to bring it all together.

The Role

• Lead a direct team of 7 direct reports, with an indirect team of 35-40 across Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehousing, and Procurement.
• Drive operational excellence through LEAN processes, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement.
• Own production schedules, inventory control, and labour planning to ensure smooth delivery to customers.
• Champion ERP adoption (Dynamics 365 BC) - using data to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enable smarter decision-making.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, then design scalable processes that align with growth and profitability goals.
• Work closely with the leadership team to forecast demand, manage budgets, and deliver results.
• Develop and inspire your teams, creating accountability and a culture of high performance.

The Person

• An experienced Operations Manager, Head of Operations, or Ops Director in Manufacturing/Engineering (bespoke/manufacture-to-order experience is ideal).
• Strong leader of multi-disciplinary teams across production, logistics, procurement, and supply chain.
• A balance of hands-on operational delivery and strategic planning.
• Experienced in LEAN, continuous improvement, and driving measurable performance gains.
• Financially astute, with a track record in budget management and resource planning.
• ERP experience (Dynamics 365/Navision or similar) and the ability to lead system adoption.

What’s On Offer

• Up to £80,000 base + benefits.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• A strategic, highly visible role with direct impact on business growth.

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